BRITISH STANDARD

BS EN
10149-2:1996
Incorporating
Amendment No. 1

Specification for

Hot-rolled flat products

made of high yield
strength steels for
cold forming
Part 2: Delivery conditions for
thermomechanically rolled steels

The European Standard EN 10149-2:1996 has the status of a

British Standard

ICS 77.140.50

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British Standard
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Committee ISE/10, Flat rolled steel products, upon which the following bodies
were represented:
British Railways Board
British Steel Industry
Cold Rolled Sections Association
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd.
The following bodies were also represented in the drafting of the standard,
through subcommittees and panels:
British Welded Steel Tube Association
Coated Metals Limited
Department of the Environment (Property Services Agency)
International Tin Research Institute
Metal Roof Deck Association
National Association of Steel Stockholders
National Centre of Tribology
Paintmakers Association of Great Britain Ltd.
Zinc Development Association

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been prepared under the
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Sector Board, was published
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Standards Board and comes
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Date

Comments

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Contents
Committees responsible
National foreword
Foreword
Text of EN 10149-2

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National foreword
This British Standard has been prepared under the direction of Technical
Committee ISE/10 and is the English language version of EN 10149-2 Hot-rolled
flat products made of high yield strength steels for cold forming Part 2:1995
Delivery conditions for thermomechanically rolled steels, published by the
European Committee for Standardization (CEN).
This British Standard supersedes BS 1449-1.4:1991 and BS 1449-1.10:1991
which are withdrawn.
Cross references
Publication referred to

Corresponding British Standard

EN 10149:

BS EN 10149 Specification for hot-rolled flat products

made of high yield strength steels for cold forming

EN 10149-1:1995

Part 1:1996 General delivery conditions

A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii,
the EN title page, pages 2 to 7 and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the
inside front cover.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD

EN 10149-2

NORME EUROPENNE
September 1995

EUROPISCHE NORM
ICS 77.140.10; 77.140.50

Descriptors: Iron and steel products, hot rolled products, high yield strength steels, cold-working, metal rolling, designation,
classifications, grades: quality, chemical composition, delivery condition, mechanical properties, inspection, tests, marking

English version

Hot-rolled flat products made of high yield strength steels

for cold forming
Part 2: Delivery conditions for thermomechanically rolled
steels
Produits plats lamins chaud en aciers
haute limite dlesticit pour formage
froid
Partie 2: Conditions de livraison des aciers
obtenus par laminage thermomcanique

Warmgewalzte Flacherzeugnisse aus Sthlen

mit hoher Streckgrenze zum Kaltumformen
Teil 2: Lieferbedingungen fr
thermomechanisch gewalzte Sthle

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1995-08-06. CEN members

are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a
national standard without any alteration.
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Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
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Foreword
This European Standard was prepared by the
Technical Committee ECISS/TC 10, Structural
steels Qualities, of which the secretariat is held
by NNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of
a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by
March 1996, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 1996.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal
Regulations, the following countries are bound to
implement this European Standard: Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Contents
Foreword
1
Scope
2
Normative references
3
Definitions
4
Information to be supplied by the
purchaser
4.1 General
4.2 Options
5
Dimensions, mass and tolerances
5.1 Dimensions and tolerances
5.2 Mass of steel
6
Classification and designation
6.1 Classification
6.2 Designation
7
Technical requirements
7.1 Steel manufacturing process

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7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
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8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5

Delivery condition
Chemical composition
Mechanical properties
Technological properties
Surface finish
Internal soundness
Inspection and testing
General
Sampling
Test units
Verification of chemical composition
Preparation of samples and test
pieces
8.6 Test methods
8.7 Retests and resubmission for testing
8.8 Inspection documents
9
Marking
10 Disputes
11 Options
Annex A (normative) Location of test
piece
Annex B (informative) List of
corresponding former designations
Annex C (informative) Minimum
inside bend radii for cold forming
Figure A.1 Location of test pieces
Table 1 Chemical composition of the ladle
analysis for thermomechanically rolled steels
Table 2 Mechanical properties for
thermomechanically rolled steels
Table B.1 List of corresponding
former designations
Table C.1 Minimum inside bend radii
for cold forming

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1 Scope

The steels specified in this European Standard are

applicable to hot-rolled flat products in the
thickness range of 1,5 mm to 20 mm for the steels
which have a specified minimum yield strength
of 315 N/mm2 up to and including 460 N/mm2
and 1,5 mm to 16 mm for the steels which have a
specified minimum yield strength of 500 N/mm2 up
to and including 700 N/mm2.

Part 2 of this European Standard, in addition to

Part 1, specifies requirements for flat products
made of weldable, hot-rolled, high yield strength
steels for cold forming. The grades are given
in Table 1 (chemical composition) and Table 2
(mechanical properties) and are supplied in the
thermomechanically rolled delivery condition as
given in 7.2.

2 Normative references
The normative references as given in EN 10149-1
shall apply.

3 Definitions
The definitions given in EN 10149-1 shall apply.
Table 1 Chemical composition of the ladle analysis for thermomechanically rolled steels
Designation of steel
grade
Name

Material
number

C
%
max.

Mn
%
max.

Si
%
max.

P
%
max.

S
%
max.b

Al
total
%
min.

Nb
%
max.a

V
%
max.a

Ti
%
max.a

Mo
%
max.

B
%
max.

S315MC

1.0972

0,12

1,30

0,50

0,025

0,020

0,015

0,09

0,20

0,15

S355MC

1.0976

0,12

1,50

0,50

0,025

0,020

0,015

0,09

0,20

0,15

S420MC

1.0980

0,12

1,60

0,50

0,025

0,015

0,015

0,09

0,20

0,15

S460MC

1.0982

0,12

1,60

0,50

0,025

0,015

0,015

0,09

0,20

0,15

S500MC

1.0984

0,12

1,70

0,50

0,025

0,015

0,015

0,09

0,20

0,15

S550MC

1.0986

0,12

1,80

0,50

0,025

0,015

0,015

0,09

0,20

0,15

S600MC

1.8969

0,12

1,90

0,50

0,025

0,015

0,015

0,09

0,20

0,22

0,50

0,005

S650MC

1.8976

0,12

2,00

0,60

0,025

0,015

0,015

0,09

0,20

0,22

0,50

0,005

S700MC

1.8974

0,12

2,10

0,60

0,025

0,015

0,015

0,09

0,20

0,22

0,50

0,005

The sum of Nb, V, and Ti shall be max. 0,22 %.

b If agreed at the time of the enquiry and order the sulfur content shall be max. 0,010 % (ladle analysis).
See clause 11, option 12.

Table 2 Mechanical properties for thermomechanically rolled steels

Designation of steel grade

Name

S315MC
S355MC
S420MC
S460MC
S500MC
S550MC
S600MC
S650MC
S700MC

Material
number

1.0972
1.0976
1.0980
1.0982
1.0984
1.0986
1.8969
1.8976
1.8974

Minimum yield
strength
ReH

Tensile
strength
Rm

N/mm2

N/mm2

315
355
420
460
500
550
600
650d
700d

390 510
430 550
480 620
520 670
550 700
600 760
650 820
700 880
750 950

Minimum percentage
elongation at fracture A
%a
Nominal thickness in mm
<3
Lo = 80 mm

20
19
16
14
12
12
11
10
10

Bending at 180
minimum
mandrel
diameterb

U3
Lo = 5.65So

24
23
19
17
14
14
13
12
12

0tc
0,5t
0,5t
1t
1t
1,5t
1,5t
2t
2t

a
The values for the tensile test apply to longitudinal test pieces.
b
The values for the bend test apply to transverse test pieces.
c
t = thickness in mm of test piece for bend test.
d

For thicknesses > 8 mm the minimum yield strength can be 20 N/mm2 lower.

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4 Information to be supplied by the

purchaser
4.1 General
The information to be supplied by the purchaser
shall be in accordance with EN 10149-1.
4.2 Options
The options given in EN 10149-1 and clause 11 shall
apply.

5 Dimensions, mass and tolerances

5.1 Dimensions and tolerances
The dimensions and tolerances shall be in
accordance with EN 10149-1.
5.2 Mass of steel
The calculated mass of steel shall be determined in
accordance with EN 10149-1.

7.3 Chemical composition

The requirements of EN 10149-1 shall apply.
The chemical composition determined by ladle
analysis shall comply with the specified values of
Table 1.
See clause 11, option 3.
7.4 Mechanical properties
7.4.1 General
Under the inspection and testing conditions as
specified in clause 8 and in the delivery condition as
specified in 7.2 the mechanical properties shall
comply with the values given in Table 2.
7.4.2 Impact energy
If agreed at the time of the enquiry and order the
verification of the impact energy value shall
be carried out in accordance with EN 10149-1.
See clause 11, option 5.

6 Classification and designation

7.5 Technological properties

6.1 Classification

7.5.1 Weldability

6.1.1 Classification

Weldability shall be in accordance with EN 10149-1.

The steel grades S315MC, S355MC, S420MC,

S460MC, S500MC and S550MC of this European
Standard are alloy quality steels and the steel
grades S600MC, S650MC and S700MC of this
European Standard are alloy special steels
according to EN 10020.

7.5.2 Formability

6.1.2 Grades
The subdivision of steel grades shall comply with
EN 10149-1.
6.2 Designation
The designation shall comply with EN 10149-1.
NOTE For a list of corresponding former national designations
and the former designation from EURONORM 149 (1980)
see Annex B, Table B.1.

7 Technical requirements
7.1 Steel manufacturing process
The steel manufacturing process shall be in
accordance with EN 10149-1.
See clause 11, option 1.
7.2 Delivery condition
The products shall be supplied in the
thermomechanically rolled delivery condition. The
delivery condition of descaled surfaces shall be in
accordance with EN 10149-1.
See clause 11, option 2.

NOTE Recommendations regarding hot and cold forming are

laid down in ECSC IC 2.

7.5.2.1 Cold forming

Annex C contains indicative values for the inside

bend radii for cold forming.
7.5.2.1.1 Flangeability
The products are suitable for flanging without
cracking.
7.5.2.1.2 Roll forming
The suitability for roll forming shall be in
accordance with EN 10149-1.
See clause 11, option 6.
7.5.3 Other requirements
If agreed at the time of enquiry and order the grades
S315MC, S355MC and S420MC of this European
Standard shall be suitable for hot-dip zinc-coating
and shall comply with the relevant product quality
requirements.
See clause 11, option 7.
7.6 Surface finish
The surface finish shall be in accordance with
EN 10149-1.
See clause 11, option 8.
7.7 Internal soundness
The internal soundness shall be in accordance with
EN 10149-1.
See clause 11, option 9.

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8 Inspection and testing

8.6 Test methods

8.1 General

The test methods shall be in accordance with

EN 10149-1.

The products shall be supplied in accordance

with 8.1 of EN 10149-1.
See clause 11, option 10.
8.2 Sampling
Sampling shall be in accordance with EN 10149-1.
8.3 Test units
The test unit shall be in accordance with
EN 10149-1.

8.7 Retests and resubmission for testing

The retests and resubmission for testing shall be in
accordance with EN 10149-1.
8.8 Inspection documents
The inspection documents shall comply with
EN 10149-1.

9 Marking

8.4 Verification of chemical composition

The marking shall comply with EN 10149-1.

See clause 11, option 11.

The verification of the chemical composition shall be

in accordance with EN 10149-1.
See clause 11, option 4.

10 Disputes

8.5 Preparation of samples and test pieces

In case of disputes EN 10149-1 applies.

The preparation of samples and test pieces shall be

in accordance with EN 10149-1.

11 Options

8.5.1 Preparation of samples

The following samples shall be taken from one
sample product of each test unit:
one sample in the longitudinal direction for
tensile testing;
one sample in the transverse direction for the
bend test;
one sample sufficient for one set of six impact
test pieces (if an impact test is agreed at the time
of the enquiry and order, see 7.4.2).
See clause 11, option 5.
(See Annex A).

See options 1 to 11 of EN 10149-1.

12) The sulfur content shall be max. 0,010 %
(ladle analysis) (see Table 1).

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Annex A (normative)
Location of test pieces
This annex gives the location of test pieces.
Dimensions in mm
Type of test

Thickness Orientation of the test pieces for

of product
widths of
< 600

Distance of the test piece from the rolled surface

U 600

Tension

k 20

longitudinal

longitudinal

Bend

k 20

transverse

transverse

Impact

> 12

longitudinal

longitudinal

Figure A.1 Location of test pieces

Annex B (informative)
List of corresponding former designations

Table B.1 List of corresponding former designations

Equivalent former designations ina

Designation of steel
gradeb
Name

Material EU 149-2 (1980)c

number

Name

Fe E 275-TM
S315MC
S355MC
S420MC
S460MC

1.0972
1.0976
1.0980
1.0982

Fe E 355-TM
Fe E 420-TM

France

Germany
SEW 092c

QStE 260 TM
QStE 300 TM
QStE 360 TM
QStE 420 TM
QStE 460 TM

Material NF A 36-231
number
(1992)b

NF A 36-203
(1979)c

1.0970
1.0972
1.0976
1.0980
1.0982

E 315 D
E 355 D
E 420 D

E 275 D
E 335 D
(E 390 D)
E 445 D

E 490 D

E 490 D

Fe E 490-TM
S500MC 1.0984
S550MC 1.0986
S600MC 1.8969

QStE 500 TM
(Fe E 560-TM) QStE 550 TM
QStE 600 TM

1.0984
1.0986
1.0988

S650MC 1.8976
S700MC 1.8974

QStE 650 TM
QStE 690 TM

1.0989
1.0966

United
Kingdom

40F30
43F35
46F40
(50F45)

Sweden

26 42-00
26 52-00

26 62-00
(E 560 D)

60F55

E 620 D

68F62

(E 690 D)

75F70

a
The
b
The
c

steel grades between brackets () are not exactly equivalent. Their yield strength can be 10 N/mm2 lower.
values for the tensile test of these steel grades apply to longitudinal test pieces.
The values for the tensile test of these steel grades apply to transverse test pieces.

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Annex C (informative)
Minimum inside bend radii for cold forming
Table C.1 Minimum inside bend radii for cold forming
Designation of steel grade
Name

S315MC
S355MC
S420MC
S460MC
S500MC
S550MC
S600MC
S650MC
S700MC
a

Minimum recommended inside bend radii for nominal thicknesses (t)

in mma
tk3

Material number

1.0972
1.0976
1.0980
1.0982
1.0984
1.0986
1.8969
1.8976
1.8974

0,25t
0,25t
0,5t
0,5t
1,0t
1,0t
1,0t
1,5t
1,5t

3<tk6

0,5t
0,5t
1,0t
1,0t
1,5t
1,5t
1,5t
2,0t
2,0t

t>6

1,0t
1,0t
1,5t
1,5t
2,0t
2,0t
2,0t
2,5t
2,5t

The values are applicable for bend angles k 90.

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